ATOmicJeepBox

I have a totaled 2000 explorer sitting around collecting rust, I was wondering if anyone knew of any do-able projects I could use any of the explorer parts to mod my 96 cherokee...?

PocketsEmpty

The rear 8.8 axle!

ATOmicJeepBox

Pretty easy to swap? is it worth it for a daily driver?

PocketsEmpty

Daily driver with no wheeling or mods for bigger tires? I would say no, unless your DD has a Dana 35 rear currently

ATOmicJeepBox

prolly won't do it... I think I have the 8.25 already.

XJwonders

If u are in pa nearby I ll be glad to pick up the 8.8 off your hands lol

andrewmp6

If its a v8 part it out and put the money back in your jeep.

ATOmicJeepBox

Ha i wish i was in PA my buddies grandparents have a cabin by York. Amazing.

PocketsEmpty

Hey I live in York! lol

PocketsEmpty

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884x4

I think the hatch struts are an upgrade, might look into that

askingxforxit

They are a stronger strut but the hatch opens about three inches lower from what I've read. I just replaced the drivers side strut this weekend with an oem equivalent I got from PepBoys. The hatch damn near opens itself after unlocking it. Only difference is the mounting on the hatch, the new one is a ball joint.

askingxforxit

If you haven't upgraded to the zj rear disc brakes on the c8.25 it might be worth it to swap the axles. Just depends on cost difference of modifying the 8.8 to work under the jeep(spring perches, shock mounts, drive shaft adapter)

ATOmicJeepBox

Heck Yes, I need new hatch struts like you wouldn't believe... It sucks having to prop it open just to work on the inside lol. I'll look a little deeper into the rear end. hey, it's a $1400 dollar xj, I can afford to experiment...

ATOmicJeepBox

hey, no way! small world. The mountains are prolly the coolest thing I've ever seen.